Panoramic view of the Oudon

Take care when crossing the woods, as the flora and fauna here are best observed in silence, before continuing along the Oudon valley, which winds peacefully through the pastures.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.93 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 715 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 728 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 650 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 164 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: L'Oudon (14170)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 48.967607° / E 0.074929°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 1713SB, 1714SB
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park of the "Le Billot" community centre.

(S/E) From the car park, follow the D39 to the left.

(1) At the Fork in the road, turn right for 50m and then right again to follow the small forest road (Route du Billot) for about 900m. At the four-way junction, turn left (dead-end road) onto Chemin du Château du Tilleul. Follow the path down to the left of the gate and join a road. Take it to the right.

(2) Turn left onto the path running alongside the woods. After the bend to the right, continue straight down to the D111.

(3) Follow the path, Parc des Chênes, straight ahead for about 150m and turn left. At the three-way junction, turn right onto the path running alongside the Bois d'Écots. Take the first path on the left then right to reach the D250, which you cross. Walk a few metres to the left and take the path on the edge of the woods to the right.

(4) Turn right onto the GRP®®.

(5) Just before a house, turn left, go past the pylon and, at the crossroads, continue straight ahead along the path leading to a small road.

(6) Cross over, then follow the path straight ahead running alongside the pasture and turning left. Ford the Oudon and join the D250a. Turn left towards Écots.

(7) At the statue of the Virgin Mary, follow the D40 to the left and turn left towards the church (Route du Bois d’Écots). Cross the Oudon.

(8) A few metres further on, turn right, go round the farm on the left then the right (Chemin Saint-Martin). The path bends left and right and joins a road at La Chauvinière. Follow it, ignoring the roads on the left, until you reach the D40 at Saint-Martin de Fresnay.

(9) At the wayside shrine, take the D40 to the left, cross the Oudon, turn left and go up the path.

(10) Head down to the right towards Le Selbout and cross the D111. Continue straight ahead (Chemin de la Ruette) to the D39 (take great care).

(11) Follow it down to the right for 300m and cross it to take the path on the left leading up to the village hall (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 650 ft - Place du foyer rural
  2. 1 : mi 0.12 - alt. 640 ft - Enter the forest
  3. 2 : mi 1.42 - alt. 568 ft - Path at the edge of the woods
  4. 3 : mi 1.94 - alt. 410 ft - Crossing the D11
  5. 4 : mi 2.84 - alt. 577 ft - GRP junction
  6. 5 : mi 3.03 - alt. 577 ft - Turn left to reach the pylon.
  7. 6 : mi 3.76 - alt. 272 ft - Crossing a small road
  8. 7 : mi 4.53 - alt. 194 ft - Statue of the Virgin Mary
  9. 8 : mi 4.76 - alt. 174 ft - Turn right at the fork - Oudon (cours d'eau) - Affluent de la Dives
  10. 9 : mi 5.92 - alt. 200 ft - The wayside shrine.
  11. 10 : mi 6.48 - alt. 272 ft - Head towards "Le Selbout"
  12. 11 : mi 7.46 - alt. 522 ft - Junction D39
  13. S/E : mi 7.93 - alt. 650 ft - Place du foyer rural

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 12 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
Megel
Megel

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Parish specific to Brittany, very pleasant hike. Everything is well maintained, no tricky sections as it's summer
Beautiful panoramic views.
As always, I used GPS (otherwise the yellow markings are there if needed)
Most of the route is in the shade and off-road, ideal in hot weather, as was the case for us.
Indeed, a few wet spots (traces of mud) suggest that the hike must be much more difficult in autumn or winter.
Note that a small bridge has been built to cross the Oudon (no more fording)
A beautiful hike, I highly recommend it.

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Apetitspas
Apetitspas

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike to do in dry weather, as we did.
Superb paths, beautiful views, total tranquillity, one of our most beautiful hikes in this area...
We chose to start at point 9 and have lunch at the Auberge du Billot 4 km further on, after completing most of the climb... and working up an appetite!

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gueroult jose
gueroult jose

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Superb route, very well signposted, beautiful scenery and paths.

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strideworld
strideworld

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant parish-specific to Brittany. Everything is well maintained, no tricky sections.
Beautiful panoramic views.
Very easy to follow with GPS (otherwise, yellow markings are there if needed).
Most of the route is in the shade and off-road, ideal in hot weather, as was the case on 5 August 2024.
Indeed, a few damp spots (traces of mud) suggest that the hike must be much more difficult in autumn or winter.
It was completely peaceful, and we didn't see a single person.
Note that a small bridge has been built to cross the Oudon (no more fording).

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BellesPortes111
BellesPortes111

Yes, but it's common.
We're coming back from Beaumont-en-Auge, same tricky sections.

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AAA14
AAA14

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

we have scouted this hike with a view to introducing it to a group of hiking friends
. It will be at another time of year: the paths are very wet and impassable in
places (30 cm of mud in a sunken path). Best done in summer or autumn in dry weather!

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BellesPortes111
BellesPortes111

Hello, we never mark our routes with colours. There are other routes marked with colours, but these are different routes.
You must follow the description.
Have a nice day.

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Catherine Le Gentil
Catherine Le Gentil

hello, what colour is this route marked? Thank you

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LALA
LALA

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 16, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very good route, well signposted.
The Oudon motorhome area (located a few metres from the starting car park) offers a beautiful panoramic view.

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Erisson
Erisson

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 12, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, a very pleasant circular with beautiful views.
Numerous sunken paths, much appreciated in hot weather...
Delicious blackberries in season.

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benoitrando
benoitrando

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

I already completed this route on 18/10/2020. It is magnificent and I highly recommend it.

Once again, thank you, BellesPortes111, for this magnificent route.

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MARIELUCIE
MARIELUCIE

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 16, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant, very sporty route, but also very wet. It's best to save it for the beginning of summer.

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Meuriot
Meuriot

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 21, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Lovely walk. Pleasant paths, best in spring as they are a bit muddy and wet at the moment.

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benoitrando
benoitrando

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 18, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The description is very reliable (but I couldn't find the stones, lol), you just have to follow the instructions.
However, at point 11, the uphill path is now closed, but I took it anyway. I'm not from the area and couldn't see any other alternative. The path is quite rough in places, but I've seen much worse.
It would be nice to specify the parking and starting point. I entered Oudon into my satnav and it took me to Notre-Dame-de-Fresnay

thank you, BellesPortes111, for this magnificent route

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BellesPortes111
BellesPortes111

Thanks. See you on the trails.

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